Kyiv is covered with smog and burning smell - Kyiv City State Administration

Air currents can rapidly spread or lift harmful substances in the atmosphere

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Heavy smog and burning smell recorded in Kyiv
The giant 'Motherland' monument is seen at a compound of the World War II museum in Kyiv, Ukraine, December 16, 2021. Picture taken with a drone. REUTERS/Valentyn Ogirenko

Kyiv is covered with heavy smog and burning smell, residents are urged to close windows - Kyiv City State Administration

In Kyiv, there are heavy smog and a tangible smell of burning. This was reported in the Kyiv City State Administration.

What we know

The KCSA explained that under such conditions Air currents can quickly carry harmful substances for long distances or raise them to higher layers of the atmosphere, which affects the air quality in the city.

Recommendations for residents

Kyiv residents are advised to report smoke or burning if they smell it:

  • temporarily close the windows;

  • Limit your time outdoors;

  • use air purifiers if possible.

Context.

The deterioration of air quality in the capital can be attributed to a combination of meteorological conditions, fires and the effects of shelling, The company's operations are focused on the production of fuel and energy, which cause the accumulation of combustion products in the surface layer of the atmosphere.

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